JGKB Photonics Completes Canadian Photonics Mission in Japan

Tokyo, Japan – January 20th, 2005 – JGKB Photonics Inc., today announced its successful participation in the Canadian Photonics Mission from January 17th and 18th, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan. This networking and trade show event was organized by International Trade Canada and the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo and aimed at increasing the profile of Canadian Photonics companies in Japan and the Pacific Rim.

The Canadian Embassy hosted the event for mission participants including seminar sessions, table-top presentations, networking reception and partner introductions. The trade mission attracted more than 100 delegates from companies involved in the Japanese photonics industry.

Canadian Photonics Mission participants met with The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of Industry, in a special reception hosted by the Ambassador of Canada in Japan, The Honorable Robert G. Wright. Minister David Emerson highlighted the global leadership position of the Canadian Photonics industry and the importance of the Japanese market to this Canadian sector.

Canadian Photonics Mission participants were also privileged to attend a special luncheon with Prime Minister Paul Martin during which he reiterated the importance of Japanese-Canadian trade and the government initiative to support emerging opportunities through an innovative Economic Framework to be developed for this trading partner in 2005.

All mission participants were provided full access to the Fiber Optics Expo immediately following the completion of the activities at the Canadian Embassy. The FOE 2005 trade show is the largest of its kind in Asia bringing together 250 of the leading companies from Japan and other Asian nations.

More information about these events can be found at the following links:
http://www.eciq.net/photonic2005/
http://www.foe.jp/english/

About JGKB Photonics

JGKB Photonics Inc. provides modulation components for high-speed data and high-bandwidth optical communication applications. JGKB’s proprietary GaAs-based technology provides system manufacturers with unsurpassed optical performance combined with low drive power requirements and compact size. JGKB Photonics is a privately held company based in Vancouver, British Columbia.